Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise23.5℃
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115?200 hp
Engine/s standard300?425 hp
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB Silver Tandem Axle Trailer with Drum Brakes with Swing-Away Tongue, with Chrome Wheels and Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Brakes & Aluminum Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts & Steel Radial Tires w/Raised White Letters
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1